First-Year Committee
Your voice matters. The First-Year Engineering Office is dedicated to working with our students to address any academic or transition issues you may face. We aim to better understand your concerns, create solutions, and enhance the first-year student experience. First-Year Committee members are first-year engineering students and they present their peers' concerns, feedback and more.
2023 First-Year Committee Members
Undeclared
Hi!! I'm Saleha and I am an iced chai enthusiast. I love cooking and cafe hopping in my free time. I took the undeclared route as I'm quite indecisive but I am looking forward to learn more about each discipline. Feel free to reach out to me or any other FYC members, we're here to help!
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Discord: sreyal11
Mechanical
Hi, my name is Ali Qenawy and I am really excited to be a part of the First-Year Committee. Having moved to Canada from Egypt five years ago, I like to adapt to new environments and make new connections.
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Discord: _montasser
Industrial
Hey there! I really enjoy factory sims so that inspired me to become an engineer (I know right kinda crazy). Aside from grinding Physics every night, I really enjoy playing volleyball and hanging out with friends. Say hi to me and I promise we'll have a great conversation!
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Discord: javezki
Electrical | International
Hi there! I'm an international student from Sri Lanka. I love to explore new spots and take part in local events in the city. Looking forward to university life and creating exciting memories at TMU. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
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Discord: shaji_thuva
Industrial
Hi everyone! I chose industrial engineering because I love sharing creative ideas and finding ways to make things better. I'd love to hear your stories as well, so feel free to reach out whenever you need me!
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Discord: hyewon_1c
Biomedical
Helloo! I'm really excited to start my journey here at TMU. I'm very friendly and love to have deep conversations so if you guys want to talk about anything or have any concerns don't hesitate to contact me! Looking forward to being one of your FYCs this year :)
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Discord: DerpyBear#5460
Computer
Hi there! I am from Syria and I immigrated to Canada at a very young age. I spend most of my time studying or learning to code. When I'm not studying, I'm either in the kitchen or at the gym. Really excited to be part of this committee!
Aerospace
Hi! I’m an enthusiastic person who loves the outdoors, military tanks and of course aircrafts!! I’m looking forward to all the new experiences this year and the memories we will make in our first year of engineering.
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Discord: jfm130
Mechanical | International
Hi, I came to Canada and the journey since then has been a rollercoaster ride. I love playing sports like basketball and cricket. I also have a keen interest in writing books. I am famous for cracking "lame jokes", so if u want to listen one feel free to reach out to me.
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Discord: manraj1313
Computer
Hi! I’m from Mississauga and I love listening to music and hanging out with friends. I am super excited to be a first-year representative and can't wait to help unite the engineering community at TMU! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me anytime!
Computer
Hey everyone! I'm a commuter from Scarborough, here to enjoy the city life! I enjoy building robots, which is why I'm in computer engineering. I look forward to meeting you all and if you see me around, please say hi! As Michael Scott once said, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky."
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Discord: taetae#8059
Biomedical
Hi, I am originally from India, but have also lived in Cypress, United States, and finally arrived in Canada four years ago. I particularly enjoy watching sports such as basketball, football, or cricket with my friends. Feel free to reach out if we share any similar interests or if you have any concerns about first year engineering.
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Discord: samjoshi7
Chemical
Hey there! I'm all about gaming, reading manga, and watching soccer and anime. LeBron James is my ultimate role model; he's the GOAT.Come say hi if you ever see me on campus.
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Discord: a1lashley7171
Civil
Hello fellow students! I'm from King City and I love interacting with new peers. I'm really into badminton, snowboarding and enjoy hanging out with friends. If any questions or concerns arise or just want to be friends, please feel free to reach out to me through Instagram or email :>
Mechatronics
Hi! I am very excited to start my engineering journey. I am really interested in robotics and technological innovations. I also like swimming and play soccer. I am truly looking forward to meeting you all as we excel together through engineering. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me!
Mechatronics
Hi everyone! I am very excited to be a part of the TMU eng community! I'm a huge UFC and soccer fan (Liverpool winning the prem), you can always catch me either walking my dog or attempting to create my latest food invention in the kitchen, looking forward to a great first year!
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Discord: georgesalib #8732
Mechanical | International
Hi there! I love going out with friends, exploring new places, and working out so you'll probably find me at the RAC or MAC. I am also a huge fan of cricket. Hit me up if you have any questions or concerns. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
We are currently not accepting applications at this time but incoming 2024 fall students may apply to join starting in September 2024.
As a committee representative, you are responsible for communicating with your peers regularly to find out what their concerns are. You must also make a bi-weekly announcement in a common course regarding upcoming events or helpful resources. From time to time, you will be asked to take part in social media campaigns and outreach.
The committee meets monthly. Also, once a term, the representatives attend a First-Year Engineering Success committee meeting, where they share your concerns (anonymously) with all first-year instructors and support staff.
Most representatives are first-year students, however, two positions are held for First-Year Ambassadors, and the First-Year Board from the Metropolitan University Engineering Society (MUES) (opens in new window) . These representatives provide important guidance and information to the committee. They attend committee meetings, however, they do not take part in other committee activities such as communicating to first-year students about their concerns, making class announcements or taking part in online campaigns.
You can email the First-Year Ambassador Lead at fyalead@torontomu.ca, with any questions about the First-Year Committee.